Rolex for tennis

[Tiger_Yu]

Rolex surports Wimbledon for many years, will there be a rolex TennisMaster in the future for wearing during playing tennis instead of just for tennis star wearing for pictures?

AP offshore are seen on a tennis player's wrist.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/wa...ng-2016-usopen

Richard Mille designs a special crazy watch for tennis athlete

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ri...mille-rm-07-02

I'm a casual tennis player, I think rolex is okay for golf but not for tennis. Any opinion?

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by Tiger_Yu

Rolex surports Wimbledon for many years, will there be a rolex TennisMaster in the future for wearing during playing tennis instead of just for tennis star wearing for pictures?

AP offshore are seen on a tennis player's wrist.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/wa...ng-2016-usopen

Richard Mille designs a special crazy watch for tennis athlete

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ri...mille-rm-07-02

I'm a casual tennis player, I think rolex is okay for golf but not for tennis. Any opinion?

Rolex are possibly the sturdiest luxury watches you can get. If AP can handle tennis, then a Rolex certainly can.

[moorery2001]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Rolex are possibly the sturdiest luxury watches you can get. If AP can handle tennis, then a Rolex certainly can.

I 100% agree with you. I own a GMT master and play tennis on a weekly basis and it's in great condition. Nothing negative to report from it.

[Angrypuppy]

Don't worry about it at all.


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[rfatm3f]

You usually don't hit with your watch hand anyway, so no more dangerous than going for a run.

[douglasf13]

Justine Henin used to play in a Rolex. Granted, she used a one-handed backhand, so it wouldn't get in the way much. I also have a one-hander, so it doesn't bother me.

[Chiboy]

I have had my watch for 31 years and until recently, always played tennis and platform tennis with it on. I virtually always wear it, so never thought to take it off for tennis. It's absolutely fine. If a watch can go to 100 meters (or further), I figure it can take my arm swinging or a little sweat. So far so good. I probably have averaged 75-100 tennis or platform tennis matches per year over that time.

[AK797]

The green and yellow insignia of the new AK reminds me of Wimbledon, one of the reasons I really like it. Perfect accompaniment to your strawberries and cream at Pimm's o'clock.

[No SUBctitute]

That's good to know that Rolex can play tennis just fine.

How would one expect a Rolex (Sub, for example) to do if wearing during Olympic Skeet?

[rfatm3f]

The thing to watch out for is shock. Not sure if Rolex publicizes any shock resistance metrics.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by rfatm3f

The thing to watch out for is shock. Not sure if Rolex publicizes any shock resistance metrics.

From the Rolex website:

"Shock resistance:
Rolex watches have to pass more than 20 different drop tests before their launch. The most severe homologation test is the bélier, tellingly named after the ram. This exclusive shock-testing equipment submits the watch to an impact equivalent to 5,000 G – hundreds of times more than a car crash test. Yet the watch has to remain unharmed and fully functional afterwards, maintaining the highest real-life standards of accuracy and appearance befitting of a Rolex."

[T. Ferguson]

Any platinum model, on the off-hand for balance, will do. If I'm playing a guy wearing a platinum Rolex on his racket side I know he's going to have trouble getting through the ball and going cross-court on me.

[Professorfingers]

Hulk!!!!!!!

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

From the Rolex website:

"Shock resistance:
Rolex watches have to pass more than 20 different drop tests before their launch. The most severe homologation test is the bélier, tellingly named after the ram. This exclusive shock-testing equipment submits the watch to an impact equivalent to 5,000 G – hundreds of times more than a car crash test. Yet the watch has to remain unharmed and fully functional afterwards, maintaining the highest real-life standards of accuracy and appearance befitting of a Rolex."

Thanks for noting that. The swiss do like their shooting sports so I would hope Rolex could stand up to that.

[rfatm3f]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

From the Rolex website:

"Shock resistance:
Rolex watches have to pass more than 20 different drop tests before their launch. The most severe homologation test is the bélier, tellingly named after the ram. This exclusive shock-testing equipment submits the watch to an impact equivalent to 5,000 G – hundreds of times more than a car crash test. Yet the watch has to remain unharmed and fully functional afterwards, maintaining the highest real-life standards of accuracy and appearance befitting of a Rolex."

Thanks for posting

[Buckeye4life]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

From the Rolex website:

"Shock resistance:
Rolex watches have to pass more than 20 different drop tests before their launch. The most severe homologation test is the bélier, tellingly named after the ram. This exclusive shock-testing equipment submits the watch to an impact equivalent to 5,000 G – hundreds of times more than a car crash test. Yet the watch has to remain unharmed and fully functional afterwards, maintaining the highest real-life standards of accuracy and appearance befitting of a Rolex."

This is truly amazing to me and why I love Rolex. Thank you for sharing! Loved this video: https://www.rolex.com/watches/rolex-...-extremes.html

[Watchthisspace]

I don't think Federer wears a watch while playing does he?? Would have thought they would have him wearing it if Novak wears his RM, Stan wears his AP and even Serena wears her AP.

[Mystro]

Just played some social tennis with my Hulk on last week. No issues at all. The Hulk looks very natural in that enviorment. I would say since the LVc isn't worn on the arm I am using to swing the racquet, it gets less impact than when golfing.

[snowvapor]

I've played tennis with and without my rolex. I have a two handed backhand, don't notice a difference on my backhand. The only issue I notice is when I toss the ball for a serve, just feels weird.

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[MATCH1969]

I always play with watches except real vintage pieces and never had any issue with Rolex, Omega or other brands.....

[Mirx]

I have been playing tennis for years, 1 -2 times a week, with my Subs, Explorer II's, DJ's, GMT's etc. without any issues whatsoever.

[tamiya]

Have learnt to take watch off before getting serious on the court, roadrash ain't pretty. Plus with fuzzy yellow balls, usually want both wrists free to wear fuzzy sweat soaker uppers :)

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by tamiya

Have learnt to take watch off before getting serious on the court

Agree. They can wait until it's over.

[BillH2121]

I've had my Explorer II for a couple months and always wear it while playing (3-4 times a week). Lots of sweating these summer days in Oklahoma. One handed backhand - the only proper backhand!:)

[tamiya]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Agree. They can wait until it's over.

well, that's one way to increase your stick's swingweight

[texex91]

Lightweight is always better when playing tennis...

[Honza]

Originally Posted by texex91

Lightweight is always better when playing tennis...

Yonex, Hublot, and Dunlop.

Great combination.

[tommy91]

Originally Posted by Honza

Yonex, Hublot, and Dunlop.

Great combination.

It's not a hublot

[Honza]

Originally Posted by tommy91

It's not a hublot

What kind of what is it? I am looking for a watch I could play tennis with.

[tamiya]

Hmm... so who's with whom these days... last I looked:-

RWC= RFed, Tsonga, Raonic, Dimitrov, Wozniacki, Ana, Bencic, Wimbledon, AO :)

RM= Rafa

AP= Serena

Seiko= Djoker

Rado= Sir Murray? or no longer

TAG dumped 'Pova

Citizen= USO

Longines= FO